Facts about Hearing Loss

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For many people, gradual hearing loss is considered a natural process that comes with getting older. It often goes untreated due to lack of knowledge or neglect by both patients and doctors. For example, only 16% percent of physicians routinely screen for hearing loss. Even more damaging, people who believe they may be suffering from hearing loss wait an average of seven years before seeking help.

There are many risks associated with hearing loss including increasing your chances of developing other ailments. e.g. untreated hearing loss can increase your likelihood to suffer cognitive loss by five times. If you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, it’s important to see a professional to get a hearing test and discuss your treatment options. Treating hearing loss early and effectively can help improve your hearing and prevent long-term damage to your ears.

It’s important to note that hearing loss isn’t just an inconvenience; it affects many aspects of a person’s life and health. Below we discuss some facts about hearing loss and the risk it poses to the sufferer’s health and safety.

Who it Affects:

Hearing loss is a major public health issue that is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease.

About 20 percent of Americans, 48 million, report some degree of hearing loss.

One out of three people over 65 and two out of three over 75 experience hearing loss.

Men are more likely to develop hearing loss than women.

Smoking has been directly linked to higher risks of some types of hearing loss.

Concept by Iowa Hearing Aid Centers is a family-owned business dedicated to improving and maintaining the hearing health of our patients. With multiple clinics across Iowa, all our clinics offer free hearing screenings and top of the line technology administered by our attentive team of certified hearing health experts. Sign up online for a complimentary hearing screening, or contact us today at (855) 552-6822 to learn more about how Concept can help you take care of your hearing health needs.

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For even more information about hearing health, download our eBooks on buying a hearing aid, what to expect during a hearing screening, and how to talk to a loved one about hearing loss.

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If you or a loved one is struggling with hearing loss, this eBook will help guide you through everything you need to know about the condition and its related effects.